Luigi Daleigna and Davide Tardozzi privately suspect that Aprilia’s 2026 MotoGP bike is overrated.

Márquez will be racing without a podium for the first time since the Thai and Malaysian GPs at the end of the 2024 season. He won the Brazilian Sprint, but Aprilia The one-two proved themselves again on Sunday.

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Is he now a serious contender for the 2026 title?

Ducati bosses doubt Aprilia’s advantage could come down to tyres.

Michelin have brought the season’s two rounds of heavier rear tire grips to deal with the high temperatures. Ducati They have struggled with these compounds in the past.

And base The newspaperDall’Igna and Tardozzi have been heard to point out the temporary change ‘very beneficial’ Aprilia two rounds.

Still concerned about ‘easy’ Aprilia wins, but at least they have an adequate explanation.

Francesco Bagnaia says Aprilia is ahead of Ducati.But there is hope at Borgo Pangale that the growing buzz around Massimo Rivola’s team will die down after some typical contests.

The American GP is considered a ‘litmus test’ for Marquez Given its superior history in the circuit. If Aprilia can win it in Austin, it could start a sense of panic at Ducati headquarters.

The Marc Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio comparison should set off alarm bells at Ducati.

Even Aprilia Ambassador Max Biaggi still says Marquez is the title favourite.Rather than Bezeci, although it is common for teams to lower their expectations and put pressure on their opponents.

Ducati is preparing an update. Next month for Jerez, and Aprilia will do the same. The pecking order doesn’t tend to be set in stone until the European season begins.

But Ducati cannot take their problems lightly. Di Giannantonio beating Marquez in qualifying should raise alarm bells as it suggests the #93 is still not entirely comfortable on the bike.

Normally, Marquez’s stay as top Ducati could be guaranteed.

And the garage on the other side, The Francesco Bagnaia crisis continues.. A winter restart and a change of machinery was not enough to change Bagnayan’s course: after two rounds he is 13th in the championship.

While Márquez has regained control of the riders’ championship, Aprilia is fast becoming the favorite for the teams’ title.